PinPlacer vs AirBreak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PinPlacer
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PinPlacer is the greenkeepers tool that enables them to easily set new pin locations for the PinSheet application, it is intended for greenkeepers and not for the general public.
AirBreak
This tool helps golfers read green slopes to improve their putting game. It provides percentage slope readings and break calculations for any part of a putting green or practice mat. Features include light/dark mode and a lock function for easy use.
- Measures green slope percentage
- Calculates putt break
- Usable on practice mats and real greens
- Provides side slope and downhill readings
- Light and dark mode options
- Lock feature for saved readings
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Did you know that over 90% of your putts on the course are effected by slope. With AirBreak, learn to read slopes, play break and shoot lower scores! The AirBreak green measuring tool: - Can be used with both our brand new AirBreak breaking putt mat AND out on the putting green - Gives you a quick and understandable % slope reading for any part of the AirBreak mat or green that you wish to measure. - Can be used to set up specific breaks on your AirBreak mat - Gives you separated slope readings for side slopes, up or downhill as well as the calculated fall line. - Can be used in light or dark mode to your preference - Comes with a handy lock feature, useful if you’d like to pick up your phone without scrambling your last read. - Will be packed with more features very soon! - Can be used by AirBreak customers & non-AirBreak customers alike. Simply download, sign-up and start measuring! Download now and use for free!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PinPlacer at none against AirBreak's shown. PinPlacer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). AirBreak's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PinPlacer ships an update every 7 months, AirBreak every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PinPlacer | AirBreak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | R C Linder | PuttOUT Limited |
In-app purchases
PinPlacer
No in-app purchases
AirBreak
No in-app purchases
